Barry Callebaut, Cormart Nigeria partner to support the baking industry

26 Feb 2020

NIGERIA - Cormart Nigeria Ltd, a leading chemical and raw material company has partnered with Barry Callebaut, one of the world's largest cocoa processors and chocolate manufacturers to support pastry...

Shoprite reports 2.6% decline in half year earnings despite growth in sales

26 Feb 2020

SOUTH AFRICA - Supermarket chain Shoprite has reported a 7% increase in the sale of merchandise to R81.2 billion (US$5.42 billion) in the six months to December, but its diluted...

Task Force presents recommendations for the revival of the Kenyan sugar industry

26 Feb 2020

KENYA - The Kenya National Sugar Task Force, appointed to examine what ails the sector for the sake of a revival recently presented the Sugar Taskforce report to President Uhuru...

US adds three states to the list that can export wheat to Kenya as trade relations improve

26 Feb 2020

KENYA – Following the recent move by Kenya to lift a trade barrier that subsequently gives U.S. wheat growers in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) access to Kenya’s wheat market, the...

Rwanda bans importation of tilapia fingerlings to prevent virus spread

25 Feb 2020

RWANDA - The Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources (MINAGRI) of Rwanda has banned the importation of tilapia fingerlings after tilapia lake virus (TiLV) disease was identified in various countries....

USDA launches US$38m Regional Cashew Value Chain Project in West Africa

25 Feb 2020

WEST AFRICA - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is implementing a US$38 million Regional Cashew Value Chain Project in Gambia, Senegal and Guinea-Bissau. The project carried out by...

Danone to acquire majority stake in UK bottled water firm Harrogate Water

26 Feb 2020

UK – Danone, through a UK subsidiary, has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Harrogate Water, a family-owned business with interests in foodservice and on-the-go consumption, for an undisclosed...

Müller secures long term partnership with Biffa to drive plastic use

26 Feb 2020

UK - Müller has secured a long-term partnership with Biffa, a waste management company headquartered in High Wycombe, UK, in a deal that will allow the dairy company to meet...

Nestlé and Starbucks launch new range of Starbucks instant coffee

26 Feb 2020

SWITZERLAND - Nestlé and Starbucks have continued their innovation streak with the launch of a new range of Starbucks premium instant (soluble) coffee. The new range consists of Medium Roast...

Mondelēz International to acquire in-store bakery company Give & Go

26 Feb 2020

USA – Confectionery giant, Mondelēz International has entered into an agreement to acquire a significant majority stake in Give & Go, a North American in-store bakery company. Give & Go...

Greek yogurt brand Ellenos receives US$18m investment to accelerate growth

26 Feb 2020

USA – Ellenos, the Greek yogurt brand born in Seattle’s Pike Place Market, has received a US$18 million investment from Daniel Lubetzky, founder and Executive Chairman of KIND Snacks. The...

Firmenich achieves 100% renewable electricity worldwide ahead of schedule

26 Feb 2020

SWITZERLAND – The Swiss flavor and fragrance company, Firmenich has announced that it has achieved 100% renewable electricity for all its operations globally ahead of schedule. In 2015, the flavor...